853 jobs found in Cambridge, MA

Job Summary: The Laboratory for Developmental Studies in the Psychology department has a position open for a full-time research assistant for studies of language comprehension in typically-developing children, children with autism, and adults. The candidate will report directly to Dr. Jesse Snedeker, a Professor of Developmental Psychology, and will be responsible for managing and overseeing the daily activities of two lab spaces dedicated to running research studies with children and adults. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Responsibilities include hiring, training, and supervising undergraduate research assistants, managing a summer internship program, coordinating testing spaces and study schedules, assisting with preparation of grant applications and progress reports, maintaining the lab manual, and assisting in the collection of data. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the design, data collection, and engage in other research-related activities....

Job Summary: Independently administer and implement university and/or department admissions policies and procedures.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Read and evaluate admissions applications from assigned geographical regions. Apply discretion and independent judgment in deciding which qualified students should be presented to the committee for possible admission. Handle inquiries from prospective students, applicants, parents, secondary school administrators, and the general public in assigned geographical regions. Develop and nurture relationships with alumni/ae interviewers. Devise regional interview process procedure. Guide alumni/ae on how to conduct successful applicant interviews. Answer and respond to inquiries and concerns of applicants and students, both admitted and rejected, from assigned geographical area. Provide information and advice about Harvard College and admissions procedures through information sessions conducted in-person and online. Travel may...

Job Summary: Explore an Animal Care Career at Harvard University Cambridge where our animal care programs commitment to excellence in research is unparalleled. You would be working in a state-of-the-art award-winning rodent animal facility. The benefit package at Harvard is exceptional including degree through the extension school. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Perform animal husbandry duties in a complex research environment. Responsible for daily care of various species of laboratory animals including feeding, watering, health observations, and changing and washing cages as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Feed, water, and care for animals categorized as Biosafety Level 1 or 2 and/or have been administered hazardous chemicals Maintain animal rooms and facility in a clean and organized manner Administer special diets and water for research or veterinary purposes Perform treatments and assist research and veterinary...

Job Summary: The Ecological Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (EASEL) Lab, led by Professor Stephanie M. Jones, seeks a full-time Research Assistant to support our team in the Human Development and Education Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The EASEL Lab explores the effects of high-quality social and emotional interventions on the development and achievement of children, youth, teachers, parents, and communities. Our projects aim to advance the field of social and emotional learning through research, practice, and policy.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Research Assistant will support data analysis, data visualization, measurement tasks, writing and publication tasks, and other activities for EASEL Lab research-practice partnerships. Specifically, this position will support current studies with school-based educators in Ukraine, afterschool staff in Nebraska, and with Special Olympics International. This position will involve the following:...

Job Summary: The Development Assistant Specialist is an integral member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) development team. This full-time non-exempt position supports a small portfolio of Major Gifts fundraisers to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative and project support to a portfolio of Major Gift fundraisers, including: Managing tasks, workflow, and projects to help meet competing deadlines. Scheduling meetings, anticipating and resolving conflicts, and proactively reviewing calendars so key deadlines are met. Effectively direct the fundraisers on the flow of their day-to-day tasks.  Support all aspects of the prospect management process for assigned fundraisers, including (but not limited to): Gathering, organizing, and maintaining accurate prospect and donor data. Drafting outreach, memos, correspondence, and reports. Preparing...

Job Summary: This Events Assistant will provide support for assigned events in the Alumni Affairs and Development office. The Events Assistant will work as part of a dynamic team to produce a diverse portfolio of events. Key responsibilities of the position include the creation of invitation pools, communicating with invitees, tracking replies, preparing briefings and meeting/committee materials, vendor research, producing event materials, and post event follow-up. The Events Assistant is responsible for some communications and facilitating event follow-up. Most importantly, this is a service-related role that will provide on-site event responsibilities supporting a team and will have a great deal of interaction with attendees who are primarily University alumni and donors. Teamwork, flexibility, rigorous attention to detail and organizational skills are essential in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in exploring event management as a possible...

Job Summary: The Director of Learning Experience and Design serves as a key senior member of the Professional Education (PPE) team at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The Director joins the Portfolio Director (PD) team and reports to the Senior Portfolio Director. In this critical leadership role, the Director manages the Learning Experience and Design (LXD) team of learning designers and learning technologists to drive the strategic development and continuous improvement of high-quality, learner-centered programs and extensions, focusing primarily on online, hybrid, and on-demand. The Director collaborates closely with the other Portfolio Directors, faculty, practitioners, and external partners to ensure the design and implementation of innovative learning experiences that align with HGSE’s mission and advance its positive impact on the education sector. The Director oversees the program design process—including instructional design and course development—and...

ABOUT HGHI:  The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is an interfaculty initiative that facilitates collaboration across the Harvard community and partners worldwide to advance global health equity. We tackle the greatest health challenges of our time through innovative transdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships that build knowledge and catalyze positive change in global health. Our team works across Harvard’s schools and international stakeholders to drive impact in global health. POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to HGHI’s Executive Director, this role provides essential executive support to the Faculty Director and administrative coordination across the institute. This position will also support the Faculty Director’s appointment at Harvard Medical School. You’ll manage high-stakes logistics, maintain critical relationships within HGHI, across Harvard and externally, and ensure seamless execution of the institute’s mission-critical activities. This position...

The Senior Software Engineer serves as an experienced technical contributor responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting complex software solutions for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). This role works across the full application lifecycle, contributing to technical design decisions, application modernization, and delivery of strategic technology initiatives.  Job-Specific Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, implement, and support complex Oracle APEX applications, PL/SQL packages, procedures, functions, views, and related database objects.  Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions that improve scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.  Analyze business requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, user-focused technical solutions, meeting directly with stakeholders throughout the application lifecycle.  Develop and maintain integrations with institutional and third-party...

Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Strategic Training Program Manager leads the strategy, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Financial Administration Department's (FAD) learning and training programs. Serving as FAD's lead for learning strategy, organizational readiness, and user adoption, this role partners with business owners, policy experts, and stakeholders across the University to develop learning solutions that support the successful implementation of new business processes and organizational change initiatives. This position is responsible for the end-to-end management of the learning lifecycle, including needs assessment, instructional design, curriculum development, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement for both instructor-led and digital learning experiences. The Strategic Training Program Manager collaborates with Schools, administrative units, and subject matter experts to develop scalable, accessible learning...

Job Summary: This is a dedicated academic librarian position responsible for supporting the research, teaching, and learning related to the study of contemporary China in the social sciences across the university. It combines deep subject knowledge, advanced language skills, and expertise in interdisciplinary perspectives in the social sciences. It provides high-level research assistance, develops a premier collection, and fosters scholarly engagement with counterparts in China and beyond. Across all aspects of the position, research support, teaching, collection building, collaboration, technical services, and management and administration, the position works to ensure that the library remains an indispensable hub for research and learning about contemporary China. This is a part of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, reporting directly to the Faculty Director. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Research and Instruction Support: Provides research consultation...

Job Summary: The Area Manager for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) is responsible for complete facility management of 8 buildings,  225,000 square feet and a budget of 2.6  million. The building portfolio includes graduate dormitories, administrative offices, library collections and a dining facility.   Job-Specific Responsibilities: Responsible for all facilities operations including:  Oversees the maintenance & operations of the facilities to provide a safe home for graduate and undergraduate students.  Regularly interacts with student residents, faculty, and staff responding to occupant building problems/requests promptly and resolving them quickly.  Responsible for budget management, vendor selection, & managing relationships with many Harvard departments. Directs day-to-day activity of custodial staff, building trades, & contractors to assure timely and cost-effective completion of work. Maintains the security of the buildings...

Although the position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the end of the day on Friday, August 21 , 2026. SUMMARY The HR Analyst and Program Manager is part of the Harvard Library (HL) Human Resources team within Harvard Human Resources.  This role manages key HR functions for Harvard Library (CADM) and FAS Libraries (FAS) and reports to the Associate Director of HR for Harvard Library.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Position Classification:  Analyze and classify positions (new, vacant, and filled) using Harvard benchmarks and guidelines.  Manage the full classification process, including intake, review, decisions, and communications.  Convene and lead the classification committee; may train HL HR staff on classification.  Serve as subject matter expert for library role classification. Consult with subject matter experts in other functional areas as needed.  Classify roles for annual Association of Research Libraries...

This is a full-time four-year term limited, benefits eligible position. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services of the Schlesinger Library, the Special Collections Backlog Cataloger works within a newly reimagined technical services unit that unites archival technical services with books and published materials. In an environment that supports a cohesive, integrated program for processing, cataloging, acquisitions, and metadata management across all formats, the incumbent will focus on intensive cataloging and metadata creation for books, serials, and ephemera identified as part of a four-year backlog remediation initiative.  The Cataloger will oversee the backlog cataloging project, using project management skills to plan and manage workflow work so that cataloging and description goals are met within the defined project period. The position emphasizes advanced cataloging, original and complex copy cataloging according to current standards and best practices, and the...

Job Summary: The Cavender-Bares Lab research focuses on the physiological and evolutionary dimensions of plant ecology that influence community assembly and ecosystem function. Her team investigates the genetic and evolutionary basis of variation in plant phenotypes and spectral properties that can advance remote sensing of biodiversity, particularly detecting change through time and its consequences for ecosystems. Job-Specific Responsibilities: We seek a full-time lab and field technician to support plant ecophysiological research in the lab and in large-scale field experiments. Prepares matter for analysis and diagnosis. Assists with field work, including plant growth and ecophysiological measurements. Collects and enters data in various formats using Excel, FulcrumApp, R, GitHub, and other platforms. Analyzes data in open source platforms including in R. May use spectroscopy for lab experiments. Prepares and measures specimen for long-term herbarium records....

The VP of Finance is a key member of the upper management team responsible for the overall integrity of Harvard FCU’s financial reporting, accounting operations, and collections functions. The VP leads these teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information, strong internal controls, effective asset quality management, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The VP of Finance is a strategic partner to the CFO, supporting balance sheet management, budgeting and forecasting, and enterprise performance measurement in alignment with Harvard FCU’s mission and risk appetite. Job-Specific Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting Oversee preparation, accuracy and timeliness of financial statements/management reports (e.g. monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages) Ensure reporting complies with GAAP, NCUA regulations and internal policies Direct preparation and submission of regulatory filings (e.g. NCUA Call Reports, state and...

Join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team at Harvard University and help champion a culture of safety across research facilities. As a Health Physicist and key member of the Radiation Safety Services team, you will serve as a subject matter expert, providing professional guidance on the safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. In this collaborative role, you will partner directly with researchers to find safe, practical solutions that support their scientific objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance. We are looking for an engaging, service-oriented professional who can communicate effectively across all levels of the University. Work Schedule: This role requires an in-person presence on the Cambridge and Longwood campuses to support laboratories. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with flexibility based on operational needs and scheduled laboratory support. Job-Specific Responsibilities   Mentorship & Technical Leadership: Provide...

Join the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team at Harvard University and help champion a culture of safety across research facilities. As an Associate Health Physicist, you will provide technical expertise and professional guidance for the safe use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation at Harvard University. In this collaborative role, you will partner directly with researchers to find safe, practical solutions that support their scientific objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance. This position is based in both Cambridge and Boston. It’s an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to build hands-on experience in radiation safety within a research university environment. Work Schedule: This role requires an in-person presence on the Cambridge and Longwood campuses to support laboratories. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position with flexibility based on operational needs and scheduled laboratory support. Job-Specific Responsibilities...

Job Summary: The Graduate School of Design (GSD) is a global leader in design education and research, training the next generation of architects, landscape architects, urban planners, urban designers, and design thinkers whose work will shape the future of cities, communities, and the planet. At a moment when the world faces urgent and interlocking challenges—from climate change and environmental justice to access to housing, public health, and infrastructure—the GSD is uniquely positioned to generate the creative, interdisciplinary, and actionable solutions these crises demand. The School’s faculty and students push the boundaries of knowledge and practice, advancing ideas that influence policy, industry, and communities worldwide. To sustain and accelerate this impact, the GSD must secure long-term philanthropic investment in its core priorities: ensuring access for exceptional students, supporting world-class faculty, and fueling innovative programs and research....

The mission of the Taubman Center for State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School is to support current and future public sector leaders in improving the governance of states, counties, and cities. The Taubman Center and its affiliates, including the Government Performance Lab, Harvard Impact Labs, and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston, are generating solutions to pressing state and local government challenges through teaching, academic research, hands-on projects with governments, and convenings that bring together policy makers and thought leaders to engage with faculty, staff, fellows, and students.  Job Summary: The Research Assistant will work directly with Professor Liebman on a variety of projects related to social policy, economic policy, and government performance. Specific topics may include early education, alternative 911 response, homelessness, social security reform, health care, budget policy, and government innovation.   The ideal...

As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to: offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas. Restocks restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily. Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned. Dusts and/or washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces. Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light and/or heavy-duty vacuums. Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash and recyclables to designated pick-up points. Strips, waxes and burnishes floors using power floor machines. Operates heavy-duty wet pick-up...

As described in the customer service level agreement, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Performs routine and specialized cleaning of academic and non-academic spaces, including but not limited to offices, dormitories, laboratories, libraries, athletic facilities, classroom and assembly spaces, restrooms, common areas, and entryways, as assigned. Maintains all assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and sanitary manner. Sanitizes bathroom surfaces, fixtures, and food handling/preparation areas. Restocks the restroom and kitchen area consumable supplies daily. Broom sweeps, dry/damp/wet mops hard surface floors and stairs as assigned. Dusts and/or washes furniture, walls, and horizontal surfaces. Vacuums carpeted floor surfaces using light and/or heavy-duty vacuums. Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles and moves trash and recyclables to designated pick-up points. Strips, waxes, and burnishes floors using power floor machines. Operates...

Job Summary: Independently execute a range of complex scientific research activities in a core facility including planning and optimizing research, designing analysis algorithms, and providing training to researchers. Job-Specific Responsibilities: The Harvard Center for Biological Imaging (HCBI) seeks a full-time Imaging Scientist (light microscopy) to assist with operations in one of the world’s premier light microscopy facilities. The HCBI currently supports 29 microscopes and sample preparation instruments and extensive data storage and analysis infrastructure. This position supports equipment at multiple Harvard campus sites, including the HCBI Main Lab, Live Cell Imaging Core, and the Cryo-EM Center in Cambridge, and the Optical Imaging Core in Allston. Nearly 800 users from Harvard, local research hospitals, other academic institutions and industry use the facility and praise its "Evergreen" nature whereby most equipment is replaced every three years through...

SUMMARY: The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) educates design, research, and scholarship leaders to make a resilient, just, and beautiful world. The GSD offers degree programs across a range of design disciplines—architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, design engineering, and real estate—as well as advanced research programs that cut across these disciplines and a robust public program of lectures, exhibitions, and publications. The immense variety of people, programs, and ideas at the School sustains a vibrant and rich environment for learning, inquiry, and collaboration, unlike any other design school. For more information about Harvard GSD see:  https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/ .  Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Associate II performs a diverse array of payroll, accounting, and financial support duties, and works closely with staff members throughout the GSD, serving as an information resource and key liaison for financial inquiries....